Peraton

Fraud Investigator

Peraton
Posted 10/19/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $51,000 - $82,000 per yearWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in conducting complex investigations within the healthcare sector, including knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid regulations. Proficient in analyzing evidentiary patterns, preparing detailed reports, and effectively communicating findings to various stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Investigative SkillsKnowledge Of Medicare And Medicaid ProgramsHealthcare Industry ExperienceStrong Communication SkillsAbility To Analyze Medical Claims

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Perform high-level, complex investigations of medical professional service providers
  • Develop cases for law-enforcement referral, education, overpayment recovery, and other administrative actions
  • Work with internal resources, external agencies, state investigators, and federal investigators to develop cases and corrective actions
  • Respond to requests for data and support
  • Manage multiple caseload assignments concurrently
  • Organize and analyze complex evidentiary patterns
  • Interview witnesses and other individuals and obtain statements
  • Complete complex investigative reports applying regulations, rules, and federal or state laws
  • Research relevant offenses and conduct efficient investigations to detect or verify suspected violations
  • Obtain information and evidence through observation, record examination, and interviews
  • Analyze investigative results to determine whether allegations are corroborated and recommend appropriate actions
  • Prepare objective and accurate correspondence
  • Maintain confidentiality of health privacy information and comply with applicable laws, rules, and regulations
  • Adapt investigative activities to unplanned situations and changing circumstances
  • Educate providers and other stakeholders on program safeguard matters
  • Attend meetings, training, and conferences; testify in court when required

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 2 years with BS/BA; 6 years with a HS diploma/equivalent
  • Knowledge of Medicare and/or Medicaid programs and related rules, regulations, policies and procedures
  • Knowledge and experience in the healthcare industry
  • Strong investigative skills
  • Strong communication and organization skills
  • Strong PC knowledge and skills
  • US citizenship is required
  • Experience reviewing claims for technical requirements, performing medical review, and/or developing fraud cases preferred
  • Knowledge of investigative practices regarding healthcare providers preferred
  • Background evaluating, reviewing, and analyzing medical claims and records preferred
  • Ability to learn and operate data systems, equipment, and tools used in investigations
  • Ability to research and draw conclusions
  • Ability to organize case files and accurately document investigative steps
  • Ability to cite regulatory violations and allege schemes or scams to defraud the Government
  • Ability to compose correspondence, reports, and referral summary letters
  • Ability to communicate effectively internally and externally
  • Ability to interpret laws and regulations
  • Ability to handle confidential material
  • Ability to manage and prioritize workload effectively
  • Ability to educate providers, provider associations, law enforcement, contractors, and beneficiary advocacy groups
  • Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
  • Ability to attend meetings, training, and conferences; overnight travel required
  • May be required to appear in court and testify about work findings

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Telework available from specified U.S. locations
  • Overtime eligibility may apply
  • Shift differential may apply
  • Discretionary bonus may apply

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Hard Skills
Investigative ReportingData AnalysisRegulatory InterpretationMedical ReviewClaims ReviewEvidence CollectionCase ManagementFraud DetectionRecord ExaminationPattern Analysis
Soft Skills
Strong Organizational SkillsEffective CommunicationAdaptabilityTeam CollaborationConfidentiality Management
Tools & Technologies
Data SystemsInvestigation Equipment
Industry Keywords
Healthcare RegulationsFraud InvestigationOverpayment RecoveryAdministrative ActionsWitness InterviewingEvidentiary PatternsComplianceConfidential Health InformationStakeholder EducationCourt Testimony